Spring Fashion Blogger Event At Aurora Farms Premium Outlets

My $75 outfit: Earrings: Rue 21 // Jumpsuit: Banana Republic Factory Store // Handbag: Rue 21

Last weekend I had the awesome opportunity to attend a bloggers fashion challenge at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets where I got to meet other Cleveland area fashion bloggers and students. The morning started off with mimosas, fruit and cupcakes and we were paired up and given our tasks. I was paired up with Nadine from BlogTheNewBlack (check out her blog for real and funny life and fashion) and our task was to each find an outfit of our choosing for...wait for it: UNDER $75. Well, challenge brought. I am not a clearance rack shopper and I never have the luck of catching sales, so this was new for me. What did I learn from it? Well I don't like pressure when I have a thousand chic ideas running through my head, but it was so fun! Needless to say, Nadine snagged the #ootd and I was pretty darn happy with my loot as well. Using the amazing stores and discounted prices at Aurora Farms, I got a chic culotte one-piece, some tassel earrings, and an edgy black handbag all for just under $75. The rest of the afternoon consisted of showcasing our finds to guests and the Fashionably Cleveland team at Thorncreek Winery where we kicked back, drank some wine, and stuffed our faces. OK, and snap-chatted, and tweeted, and all that blogger-y stuff. 

Anyways, when looking for an outfit, I decided I wanted to go with one statement piece, this being the jumpsuit, and subtly accent it; hence why I spent the majority of my money of that piece and saved on the trendy accessories. I know that this jumpsuit will be timeless and chic, and I can think of so many ways to style it. Below I show my favorite ways to rock this look, from work to a night out for dinner and drinks. All I did was change out my jackets and shoes, add a blingy watch for wrist stack and convert my cross body bag into an edgy clutch, and I have a completely different look. Check them out!

 

 

 

 Look 1: Jacket: H&M, Jumpsuit: Banana, Heels: Go Jane, Bag/Earrings: Rue 21, Bracelets: Kate Spade, (Day) Watch: Michael Kors

 

 Look 2: Vest: Shein, Shoes: Splendid, (Night) Watch: Michael Kors

 

Thanks to Aurora Farms and Thorncreek for a great day and opportunity. If you are in the Cleveland area, you can check them both out here and here. I can't wait to go back to Thorncreek, what a treasure that place was!

*Disclosure: I was invited to participate in this challenge and was gifted all items mentioned. All opinions are my own.

xo

Fall Layering

 

 

 

Turtleneck: Free People // Denim Shirt: H&M (old) similar here // Skirt: LC Lauren Conrad Runway Collection // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff // Booties: Joe's Jeans (old) similar here // Watch: Michael Kors

 

There's nothing more fun for clothing than fall layering, the options are endless!

 

Have you checked out Lauren Conrad's Spring '16 collection for Kohls that debuted at fashion week? The whole collection is dreamy, but I had to get my hands on this skirt! I'm loving full skirts lately, and a denim shirt can be worn year round. Also, this layering turtleneck actually has lace sleeves, it's so gorgeous on its own, it is one of those "well-loved" pieces in my wardrobe. Check it out, plus there are more colors!

 

Have a great weekend

 

xo

Neon Tribal

Top: Urban Outfitters//Skirt: Francesca's Collections//Shoes: Go Jane//Watch: Michael Kors//Bangle: Kate Spade//Ring: Nordstrom

So when my mom saw me, the first thing she says is "you kind of look like a ho". Great thanks mom. Anyways, I never wear neon but this woven tribal print skirt was too great to not snap. It is cut in a flattering, semi-tulip shape which I love to highlight my legs. Also, these black ankle strap heels are one of my top favorite heels ever. They look amazing with everything! I also think the ankle strap highlights what tone I have on my legs. Add a lace top and a quilted bag with gold accessories and I am set.